2.2 Flashcards
certain microorganism such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites enter the body
Infection
Damages to the cell -> the cell dies
Disease
Disorders caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites that will damage the cell
Infectious disease
Subjective changes that are not seen by the observer like the subject can feel it
SYMPTOMS
Objective changes that can be observed and measured
SIGNS
Group of signs and or symptoms that may accompany particular disease
SYNDROME
no signs or symptoms
INCUBATION PERIOD
Mild signs and symptoms
PRODROMAL PERIOD
Most severe signs and symptoms
Period of illness
gradually returns to normal; signs and symptoms subside
PERIOD OF DECLINE
Recovers from the illness; tissues and systems are repaired and returned to normal
PERIOD OF CONVALESCENCE
A disease that develops RAPIDLY but lasts only for a SHORT TIME
Acute disease
A disease that develops more slowly but may continue for a long time
Chronic Disease
Intermediate between acute and chronic disease
SUBACUTE DISEASE
A disease where causative agent remains inactive for a moment but then becomes active
Latent disease
